Diggin' My Potatoes

Written by Lonnie Donegan • Unreleased song

Related session

This song was recorded during the following studio sessions:

Get Back sessions • Day 15
Jan 24, 1969

Related song

Michael, Row the Boat Ashore
Unreleased song

“Digging’ My Potatoes” is a track written by Lonnie Donegan, the British skiffle singer, songwriter and musician.

On January 24, 1969, during the Beatles’ “Get Back” sessions, The Beatles played a version of “Digging’ My Potatoes,” quickly followed by two other skiffle numbers, “Hey Liley, Liley Lo” and “Rock Island Line.”

Bootlegs

A/B Road Complete Get Back Sessions - Jan 24th, 1969 - 3 & 4
Unofficial album • Released in 2004
0:50 • Rehearsal • Jan.24 - D3-28 - Diggin My Potatoes 24.71
Session Recording: Jan 24, 1969 • Studio Apple Studios, 3 Savile Row, London

Live performances

Paul McCartney has never played this song in concert.

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